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Kelston Boys' High School charter takeover bid abandoned
The school never supported the move.

First kiss dates back 21 million years, say scientists
A new study looks at how the mouth-on-mouth smooch came into being, and concludes that Neanderthals also kissed.

'Scotland cash in almost 30 years of glorious failure as dreams come true'
A generation of Scotland fans witness the greatest game of their lives on an astonishing night at Hampden. Nick McPheat was among them.

On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet
With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.

Hotel adverts banned over misleadingly cheap rooms
Ads for Hilton, Travelodge, Booking.com and Accor are banned by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Epstein saga reveals Republican rifts - and the power of Trump's base
The votes in Congress to release more files came after the president faced pressure from within his own party.

UK lacks plan to defend itself from invasion, MPs warn
It comes as Defence Secretary John Healey announces 13 sites for potential munitions factories.

McTominay scores incredible overhead goal
Scotland's Scott McTominay opened the scoring in the third minute with a remarkable overhead goal that will go down in football folklore.

Iraq players crash Arnold's presser
Iraq players crash Graham Arnold's presser after a dramatic 2-1 home win over the United Arab Emirates.

This tap dancer is set to become a No.1 AFL draft pick
Meet Willem Duursma, the tap dancer expected to be taken with pick one in the 2025 AFL draft.

‘We bloody care’: Wallabies desperate to avoid Spring Tour whitewash
Tom Hoopers says the Wallabies aren’t down and out as they attempt to avoid a series whitewash when they face France on Saturday.

Scotland edge out Denmark in six-goal epic to reach World Cup
Watch the best of the action as Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to reach the men's World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.

'I worked, I paid taxes - then the bank took my home'
Homeowners facing repossession homelessness doubles in three years, BBC investigation finds.

MI5's 'Chinese spies' alert and Trump defends MBS
Reported Chinese espionage in the UK and the Saudi crown prince's visit to DC dominate Wednesday's papers.

'Things happen' - Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing
The US president's claims that the crown prince "knew nothing" contradict the CIA's own assessment.

Congress approves bill to release Epstein files that will head to Trump's desk
Once Trump signs the measure, the justice department will have 30 days to release the materials.

Clutch Curry sinks three
Steph Curry nails a three-pointer for the Golden State Warriors against the San Antonio Spurs.

Dorgu strikes in wild World Cup qualifier
Denmark's Patrick Dorgu strikes in a wild World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Hampden Park.

Injured NFL star in wild WWE incident
New York Giants rookie Cam Skattebo gets in on the action at a WWE show at Madison Square Garden.

How Brisbane will fuel fiery former No.1 tennis champ’s quest for retribution
He is infamous for his on court outbursts. But after a year in the doldrums, one of world sport’s great villains hopes Brisbane will fuel his comeback.

Leading player agent severs ties with R360 to avoid 10-year ban
The manager acting for free agents Ryan Papenhuyzen and Zac Lomax says they will need new representation if they want to secure a deal with Rugby 360.

Bicycle kick and goal from halfway qualifies Scotland for first World Cup since 1998
A 4-2 victory over Denmark has secured Scotland’s first World Cup appearance since 1998, while Graham Arnold’s Iraq is a step closer to their first World Cup in decades.